US Bridges

Como Rd. over Polly Creek

GoodPosted for load

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W of Highland Rd. · Structure no. 616300000000193

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Como Rd. over Polly Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Como Rd. over Polly Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesComo Rd.
CrossesPolly Creek
Location1.1 MI W of Highland Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.91179, -91.47957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Como Rd. over Polly Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Como Rd. over Polly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Como Rd. over Polly Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Como Rd. over Polly Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Como Rd. over Polly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.